Legal Alerts
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U.S. Department of Labor Issues Final Ruling For Calculating ‘Regular Rate’ Of Pay
For the first time in 50 years, the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has updated the definition for what perks employers should include when calculating…
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U.S. Department of Labor Raises Salary Threshold For Overtime-Eligible Employees
The U.S. Department of Labor issued a final ruling today, raising the salary cut off for employees eligible for overtime to $35,568. The new rate…
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Qualified Opportunity Zones Update
The Treasury Department recently released a second round of proposed regulations clarifying certain requirements for investments in Qualified Opportunity Funds (QOFs). The proposed regulations are…
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New KY Law Permits Electronic Real Estate Deed Filing
A new law amends Kentucky’s recording and notary laws by allowing the use of technology in processing. Senate Bill 114 was signed by the Governor…
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IRS Prompts Alert Regarding Uptick in Phishing Emails, Telephone Scams
Although we’ve passed the April tax filing deadline, the IRS issued an alert on June 5, 2019, urging taxpayers to stay alert as they monitor…
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Cincinnati Adopts Salary History Ban
The City of Cincinnati adopted an ordinance prohibiting employers from asking about or relying on prior salary history of prospective employees in setting starting pay. …
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Ohio Makes Significant Amendments To Rules Of Civil Procedure
Recent amendments to the Ohio Rules of Civil Procedure will affect the timeline of court proceedings throughout the state. Notably, Ohio now has uniform motion…
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ADA “Regarded As Disabled” Provision May Have Serious Implications For Employers
The Sixth Circuit decision in Booth v. Nissan North America, Inc. may have serious implications for employers regarding compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act…
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The First Step in Criminal Justice Reform
In December 2018, President Trump signed the First Step Act. This legislation passed with overwhelming support from both sides of the aisle. During the State…
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